Taxonomy & Classification of Organisms

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Organisms are classified based on ________.

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similar characteristics and evolutionary relationships

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What is the correct order of the levels of taxonomy (abbreviated) from least to most specific?

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DKPCOFGS (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species)

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A group of organisms that look alike and can reproduce among themselves is known as a:

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Species

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What characteristics describe organisms found in the domain Eukarya?

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Organelles, DNA in nucleus, 4 kingdoms, autotrophs & heterotrophs

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Who is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy'?

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Carl Linnaeus

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classifying organisms into groups based on similarities and differences.

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is a genus?

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A group of closely related species that share a common ancestor.

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What is the significance of binomial nomenclature?

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It provides a standardized two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus and species names.